Ulysses · Character
John Henry Menton
A solicitor who once competed for Molly Bloom's affections.
minor
Also known as John Henry Menton, John Henry, Menton, John, Henry, long John
First appearance: iv
John Henry Menton shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Has a crushed hat fixed by Bloom's suggestion, shows brief acknowledgment.
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